Bosch to Build $1.1 Billion Chip Plant for Self-Driving Cars
Auto supplier Robert Bosch GmbH will build a 1 billion-euro ($1.1 billion) semiconductor plant, the biggest single investment in its history, as the maker of brakes and engines prepares for a surge in demand for components used in self-driving vehicles.
The factory in Dresden, Germany will start producing chips needed for autonomous vehicles, smart homes and Internet-linked city infrastructure in...
Texas Instruments TPS61253A 4A Boost Converter, Now at Mouser, Offers Power Flexibility for Battery-Powered Applications
Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the TPS61253A 4A boost converter from Texas Instruments (TI). The TPS61253A delivers a variety of features that enable the device to drive a multitude of portable power management applications, such as smartphones and USB charging ports, requiring fewer external components than other...
Silicon Designs Announces Global Market Introduction of Six New Series of Low-Cost, High-Performance MEMS Capacitive Accelerometers
June 19, 2017 – Kirkland, Washington, USA – The 100% veteran owned and U.S. based Silicon Designs, Inc. a leading designers and manufacturers of industrial grade MEMS capacitive accelerometer chips and modules, today announced the global market introduction of six new series of low-cost, high-performance MEMS capacitive accelerometers, in both traditional and smaller footprints.
These include the single axis Model 2220...
Sofradir designs its first supersize near infrared detector in 15-micron pitch for space observation programs
Palaiseau, near Paris, France – Sofradir, the global leader in advanced infrared (IR) detectors for aerospace, defense and commercial markets, today announces it is developing its first very large format (2048x2048) 15µm-pitch infrared detector. The supersize IR detector is designed for future scientific space observation equipment and state-of-the-art Extremely Large Telescopes (ELT) for ground observation aimed at tackling major scientific...
B-Scada Grants Exclusive Resale Rights for SCADA and IoT Technology in Spanish and Portuguese Olive Oil Markets
CRYSTAL RIVER, FL: B-Scada, Inc. has announced a recent agreement to provide exclusive reseller rights to ANSOTEC as a Sectorial Integrator Specialist in the Spanish and Portuguese olive oil markets. The terms of the agreement ensure that ANSOTEC will be granted exclusive rights to sell B-Scada's products to end users in these markets, and that ANSOTEC is committed to using...
750mA, 42VIN Synchronous Step-Down DC/DC Converter Delivers 93% Efficiency at 2MHz from a 2mm x 2mm DFN Package
MILPITAS, CA & NORWOOD, MA – June 19, 2017 – Analog Devices, Inc., which recently acquired Linear Technology Corporation, announces the LT8607, a 750mA, 42V input synchronous step-down switching regulator. A unique synchronous rectification topology delivers 93% efficiency while switching at 2MHz, enabling designers to avoid critical noise-sensitive frequency bands, such as AM radio while using a very compact...
Dell Unveils World’s First 4K Ultra HD High-Brightness Laser Projector and New Curved Monitor
Highlights:
Dell Advanced 4K laser projector with Ultra HD ultra-short throw high-brightness technology offers stunning image quality with lamp-free maintenance and wireless collaboration
New 37.5-inch UltraSharp curved monitor offers an immersive, panoramic viewing experience with additional screen real estate to boost productivity
Dell is unveiling the world’s first high-brightness 4K Ultra HD ultra-short throw laser projector and a new UltraSharp...
Consumers Want In-Vehicle Technology, but Willingness to Pay for it Varies, IHS Markit Says
A new global survey on consumer preferences for automotive technology finds more consumers desire advanced technology in their next new vehicle. However, their willingness to pay for technology demonstrates a wide variety of viewpoints from consumers across leading global markets, says the survey from business information provider IHS Markit .
More than 5,000 vehicle owners intending to purchase a new...
Zyxel Unveils PMG5317-T20A GPON HGU With Four Port GbE Switch
Zyxel, the industry leader in next generation networking solutions has unveiled PMG5317-T20A GPON ONT, offering high-speed fibre access coupled with residential gateway, VoIP and wireless features.
The PMG5317-T20A Wireless N GPON HGU offering 4-port GbE Switch offers numerous integrated services via a single optical fibre for consumers to support existing deployments of triple-play services such as data, video/ high definition...
Tata Communications expands IZO Private Cloud footprint in Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific
London, UK Monday, 19 June, 2017: Tata Communications, a leading provider of network, cloud and security services, announces the launch of three new nodes for its IZO Private Cloud service to support enterprises’ hybrid cloud adoption while ensuring regulatory compliance. The new private cloud nodes in Germany, United Arab Emirates (UAE)1 and Malaysia enable CIOs to gain unprecedented control over...